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DK Law - Injury, Accident, and More · 5 days ago

Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

DK Law is a modern injury and accident law firm dedicated to providing exceptional client experiences. The Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney will lead the demand negotiations team, manage high-value cases, and develop standards for demand writing while ensuring client advocacy throughout the pre-litigation process.

Legal

Responsibilities

Oversee the Firm’s Demand Negotiations team

Develop and implement firm-wide demand writing standards

Conduct weekly case strategy sessions with Demands team

Create training programs for junior demand professionals

Handle high-value, high-exposure cases, prioritizing client advocacy

Provide quality control of outgoing demands for strategic soundness

Manage and negotiate settlements with insurance companies

Pioneer new demand tactics based on insurance carrier psychology

Implement AI-assisted demand drafting tools where appropriate

Oversee proper case management with accounting to ensure correct amounts are dispersed

Conduct intake meetings with serious injury clients to assess their cases and provide legal advice

Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and answer their questions

Work closely with the litigation team to prepare cases to be transferred for trial in necessary

Collaborate with other case managers and litigation team to develop case strategies

Conduct regular audits of pre-litigation cases

Collaborate with team regarding strength of cases, case strategy, and medical management to enhance case value and obtain policy limits settlements

Must be willing to travel as needed

Role may include other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

CA State Bar LicensePersonal injury experienceMedical damage quantificationNegotiation skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCoachingTraining skillsOrganizedBilingual in EnglishSpanishInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationDetail-oriented

Required

Active and in good-standing CA State Bar License

8+ years personal injury experience with 3+ years in demands/negotiations

Strong hunger to succeed and grow

Candidate must be driven, resilient, and persistent

Have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

Consistent and effective communication skills

Organized and detailed-oriented

Ability to solve problems and handle multiple tasks at once

Excellent coaching and training skills

Mastery of medical damage quantification

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated mastery of both written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft precise legal documents and articulate complex concepts clearly